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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD03 EBUMOT history

LD03 EBU is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 12 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LD03 EBU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,518 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 EBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 EBU was last recorded at 74,518 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 3,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,958 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,560 miles
Average per year
2,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,518 miles
  • 2024 – 70,958 miles
  • 2023 – 69,898 miles
  • 2022 – 67,878 miles
  • 2021 – 66,355 miles
  • 2020 – 65,229 miles
  • 2019 – 63,900 miles
  • 2018 – 62,270 miles
  • 2016 – 58,387 miles
  • 2015 – 52,206 miles
  • 2014 – 45,694 miles
  • 2013 – 43,710 miles
  • 2012 – 41,348 miles
  • 2011 – 38,444 miles
  • 2010 – 35,285 miles
  • 2009 – 31,590 miles
  • 2008 – 27,835 miles
  • 2007 – 21,983 miles
  • 2006 – 16,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,518 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,518 miles (+3,560)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,518 miles
    Test number
    248688979649
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,958 miles (+581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,958 miles
    Test number
    241850903011
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail70,377 miles (+479)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,377 miles
    Test number
    772275960751
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass69,898 miles (+2,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,898 miles
    Test number
    350069848702
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive need further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,878 miles (+1,523)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,878 miles
    Test number
    919510233579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass66,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,355 miles
    Test number
    831856490484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,355 miles (+1,126)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,355 miles
    Test number
    476423463283
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass65,229 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,229 miles
    Test number
    597189362648
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail65,228 miles (+1,328)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,228 miles
    Test number
    874699090372
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass63,900 miles (+1,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,900 miles
    Test number
    544083504658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to perish

  11. Pass62,270 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,270 miles
    Test number
    758006819615
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight smoke when accelerating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn crack (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn crack (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail62,270 miles (+3,883)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,270 miles
    Test number
    610137728296
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight smoke when accelerating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn crack (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn crack (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass58,387 miles (+6,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,387 miles
    Test number
    644751554784
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass52,206 miles (+6,512)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,206 miles
    Test number
    138992795120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,694 miles (+1,984)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,694 miles
    Test number
    249915384173
    • NoteEngine smokey,front suspension bushes have play,front tyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass43,710 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,710 miles
    Test number
    689707753053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,348 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,348 miles
    Test number
    547832862052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,444 miles
    Test number
    688241261033
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail38,444 miles (+3,159)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,444 miles
    Test number
    966761561025
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass35,285 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,285 miles
    Test number
    234021660020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,590 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,590 miles
    Test number
    171625069096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,835 miles (+5,852)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,835 miles
    Test number
    793886468041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,983 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,983 miles
    Test number
    140666667439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,755 miles
    Test number
    591347966097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 EBU

Does LD03 EBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 EBU is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD03 EBU?
The MOT on LD03 EBU is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 EBU done?
LD03 EBU was recorded at 74,518 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 2,929 miles a year.
Has LD03 EBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 EBU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 EBU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 EBU find?
LD03 EBU passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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